Video: How to Idle Your Vehicle Properly
There is much debate on how to warm up your car properly. Should you let your vehicle idle for an extended period or can you just get in and go? It depends on who you ask. No matter which school of thought you believe, there are a few steps everyone must take to warm up their
Video: How to Install KONI Strut Inserts
In this video, KONI’s Lee Grimes will show you how to properly install KONI strut insert performance dampers made to fit inside your factory OEM strut housing, for when a complete KONI strut isn’t available for your particular application. You can watch the nearly six-minute video here, which will take you step by step through
The Leverage Game: How to Install Summit Racing’s LS Rocker Arm Trunnion Kit
It’s no secret that if you’re looking to make big power, GM’s LS engines are an excellent place to start. While these engines are incredibly powerful and durable, they do have a few weak points–many of them in the valvetrain. The search for power means adding bigger cylinder heads, longer duration camshafts with more lift
Video 101: How to Clean K&N Air Filters
Watch this short video and learn how to clean K&N air filters properly to help your car achieve maximum horsepower, maximum fuel efficiency, and maximum engine life. This video will show you the ins and outs of proper K&N air filter cleaning techniques to protect your most-precious investments. From K&N: “Cleaning your K&N Air Filter
Light Source: A Quick Guide to Automotive Lighting
Lighting has gotten huge in the automotive aftermarket—and with good reason. The proper lights—headlights, taillights, and auxiliary lighting—can deliver improved safety, enhanced vehicle styling, and added versatility. It’s no wonder the amount of light options available has exploded recently. Every year, we see more and more lighting innovations and options at the SEMA Show, and
Skin Treatment: Applying LizardSkin Ceramic Insulation to Rutledge Wood’s Chevy Step Van
[portfolio_slideshow id=40213] Rutledge Wood has been driving the wee out of his 1949 Chevy Step Van since he built it in 2013 (you can see the build story here): While he’s still head over heels in love with the self-described “toaster oven on wheels,” Rutledge noticed that something was amiss. “I was a dreamer when
Video 101: How to Set Ignition Timing
Perhaps this would’ve been a good post for a Throwback Thursday. Fact is this video has been around for a while, but it’s still one of the more comprehensive tutorials on an oft-misunderstood topic: setting ignition timing. Chances are you know that ignition timing can affect engine power and performance, fuel economy, and even engine longevity.
Mailbag: Tips for Spraying Metal Flake Paint
We’ve got the answers— the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re sharing a few tips for spraying metal flakes. F.B. Bloomington, IL Q: I am planning on adding metal flake into my car’s paint to really make it pop. This will be my first time spraying flake, so do you have any special tips
How to Choose the Right Racing Suit
Racing season is nearly upon us. Now is the perfect time to revisit the importance of choosing the right racing suit. Whether you’re an entry-level grassroots racer or professional Top Fuel driver, the right driving suit will help you live to race another day. So what is the right driving suit? It really comes down to finding
Video: Tips for TIG Welding Steel
In this video from Lincoln Electric, welding instructor Karl Hoes walks you step by step through the TIG welding process, offering tips and insight to achieve the best results. Hoes will explain how to choose the optimum amperage based on your material thickness, and he will help you learn how arc length, voltage, and travel speed




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